Glashütte Original has had a tumultuous history compared to most watchmakers. In the aftermath of World War II, the new East German government merged the country’s watchmakers into a state-owned conglomerate, the Glashütter Uhrenbetriebe (GUB). It’s during this era that many of Glashütte Original’s most popular vintage watches were produced. One of these is the […]
Circula SuperSport Super-Compressor Dive Watch Review
These days it often feels like I’m seeing the same 10 to 20 watches again and again. I don’t even have to name them, these usual suspects have probably etched themselves to you inner eyelids you see them each night as you lay down to sleep. While these watches get all the press time and […]
Omega Seamaster 300 Co-Axial Master Chronometer Heritage Review
Way back in 1957, Omega introduced the original Seamaster 300. This was one of the first real dive watches, designed for people who spend a lot of time underwater. After nearly 65 years, it remains one of the most popular dive watches on the market, and it’s inspired other Omega lines. But dive watches have […]
MT&W Eclipse Vintage Chronograph Watch Review
In the world of mechanical watches, there are plenty of established brands, building some top quality timepieces. But if you want to find a truly innovative design, sometimes you have to go off the beaten path, and look at some designs from newer microbrands. Some times, these designs are flops, mere gimmicks that are doomed […]
Christopher Ward C60 #tide Watch Review
Christopher Ward is a watchmaker known for their partnerships with environmental organizations. In the past, they partnered with the Blue Marine Foundation to produce the C60 Blue limited edition watch. Profits for that limited edition were donated directly to the foundation, and the watch sold out in no time. According to CEO Mike France, Christopher […]
Longines Avigation BigEye Titanium Ref. L2.816.1.93.2 Watch Review
The story Longines Avigation BigEye Titanium begins in the 1930s. At some point in that decade, the original BigEye was made, but nobody knows exactly when or for what purpose. Its existence only came to light recently, when a collector contacted Longines for information on a 1930s Longines watch. Lo and behold, Longines had no […]
Zodiac Super Sea Wolf World Time Automatic Limited Edition Watch Review
Some types of watch are instantly identifiable. Dive watches are a good example; with their rotating bezels and high-contrast dials, they’re purpose-built for underwater use. Another good example is a world time watch. These watches can come with any number of bells and whistles, but they all have two things in common: a bezel with […]
Omega Speedmaster Grey Side of The Moon Ref. 311.93.44.51.99.001 Review
The Speedmaster, one of the most well known and sought after watches by Swiss watchmaker Omega. Omega has created a slew of Speedmaster variations, one being the ultra popular Moonwatch, but what’s out there for the discerning enthusiast who wishes to differentiate himself from the crowd with something a little bit different? Behold the Grey […]
Glycine Airman DC-4 Ref. GL0071 Review
The Mysterious Case of the Missing Airman. Well that sounds like the the title of a great “who done it” from the 50’s. Which just so happens to be the decade the Glyicine Airman was born. For those of you that are scratching your heads wondering about a child pilot and trying to locate Glycine […]
Best Homage to the Rolex Explorer 1: The Smiths Everest
The Smiths Everest’s origin is a long and twisted tale. Most homage watches are content to pay homage to a single watch, but the Smiths Everest pays double tribute. Many watch collectors are already familiar with the Rolex Explorer 1, which became famous when Sir Edmund Hillary wore one during his summiting of Mount Everest […]
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